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What is the main difference between automated backups and manual snapshots in AWS RDS?

AAutomated backups are stored outside AWS; manual snapshots are stored inside AWS.

BAutomated backups happen daily and expire; manual snapshots are created on demand and kept until deleted.

CAutomated backups are created only when the user requests; manual snapshots happen automatically every hour.

DAutomated backups cannot be restored; manual snapshots can only be viewed.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand automated backups
Automated backups run daily and keep data for a set retention period, after which they expire automatically.
Step 2: Understand manual snapshots
Manual snapshots are created by the user anytime and remain until explicitly deleted.
Final Answer:
Automated backups happen daily and expire; manual snapshots are created on demand and kept until deleted. -> Option B
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Backup type difference = Automated expire, manual keep [OK]

Quick Trick: Automated expire, manual keep until delete [OK]

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